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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.92, 13,698.70 and 5,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.92, 13,698.70 and 5,950.24 is: 8,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.92 : 13,698.70 = 5,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.92/13,698.70 = 5,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.92x = 13,698.70 × 5,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.92x = 81,510,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,510,552.69/9,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.06

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